Poitín is a quintessentially Irish spirit. Think of it as the Irish equivalent of American moonshine. Over the last two centuries it has been eclipsed by the rise of the global whisky industry. Until ...

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For centuries this an unaged Irish spirit has been illegal. Now, a new generation of bar owners and distillers are bringing it back into the spotlight. Dylan Ettinger is a Los Angeles-based writer ...

“I was drunk from the feet up,” said Colm Oates, laughing. We were sitting in the corner of his Belfast pub, The Garrick, as he recalled his first taste of poitín. “I tried to stand, but my legs ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Connemara coffee — a cocktail consisting of freshly brewed coffee, whipped cream and Connemara Irish cream liqueur with poitin — ...

Poitin, a long-banned Irish moonshine, is re-emerging from a checkered history of legend and prohibition to become its homeland’s most trending spirit. While American moonshine is typically made from ...

A once-bootlegged spirit, poitín has become a symbol of Irish determination, encapsulating heritage and identity – especially on St Patrick's Day. "I got fed up being a barrister, so I thought I'd ...

What began with a Franciscan nun secretly carrying poitín to America in a holy water bottle has grown into one of the most distinctive Irish American drinks brands on the market. Maura Clare's ...

It may be the granddaddy of Irish drinks, but poitín has undergone a transformation since your grandfather’s time. Today’s high-end iterations of the spirit are served up to connoisseurs, collectors ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Donegal is Ireland’s most northerly county, where you’ll find spectacular sea cliffs, rugged mountains and secluded beaches. And ...